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A LOCKYER Valley Regional Council spokesman said the organisation was disappointed the owners of the Murphys Creek Tavern had chosen to enter into a legal battle in relation to expenses accrued during the 2011 flood disaster.

"Council, in consultation with the Queensland State Government, had been working with the owners of Murphys Creek Tavern for some time to attempt to reach a resolution," the spokesman said.

"Council has always been willing to reach a settlement on the matter.

"However the owners of the tavern have been unable or unwilling to provide additional information to council which would allow that to happen.

"Council understands there were many acts of generosity and goodwill during the time of the flooding disaster and people should be rightly compensated where needed.

"However, that must be done in the most transparent and correct way possible.

"After having no correspondence or contact from the owners of the tavern for almost 12 months, council is disappointed they have now chosen to take a legal pathway, but hope a settlement between all parties can be reached through the process."